Our Next Meeting is on
Thursday 25th May
at The Station, BS1 2AG 6.30pm - 8.30-pm
Doors open at 6.30pm for an informal mingle before this month's talk with a Social get-together at the pub afterwards to continue the conversation
We will be going to the Bay Horse, barely a couple of minutes walk from the Station
The talk starts at 7pm when people can join in on Zoom
We aim to make a recording available afterwards to all ticket holders for a time limited period
We will also be holding our Plant Sale this month so bring your surplus plants and seedlings along to swap or buy more to fill gaps
Talk: "Forest Gardening
life on an off-grid forest garden homestead"
Rob Handy
agroforester with a 1 hectare productive edible forest garden
Admission by Ticket only, available to non-members from 10th May:
To attend in person: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/forest-gardening-by-rob-handy-in-person-tickets-630321808497
Zoom ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/forest-gardening-by-rob-handy-zoom-tickets-630322049217
Thursday 25th May
at The Station, BS1 2AG 6.30pm - 8.30-pm
Doors open at 6.30pm for an informal mingle before this month's talk with a Social get-together at the pub afterwards to continue the conversation
We will be going to the Bay Horse, barely a couple of minutes walk from the Station
The talk starts at 7pm when people can join in on Zoom
We aim to make a recording available afterwards to all ticket holders for a time limited period
We will also be holding our Plant Sale this month so bring your surplus plants and seedlings along to swap or buy more to fill gaps
Talk: "Forest Gardening
life on an off-grid forest garden homestead"
Rob Handy
agroforester with a 1 hectare productive edible forest garden
Admission by Ticket only, available to non-members from 10th May:
To attend in person: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/forest-gardening-by-rob-handy-in-person-tickets-630321808497
Zoom ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/forest-gardening-by-rob-handy-zoom-tickets-630322049217
Rob will give an overview of how to use perennial edibles to create a self-sustaining ecosystem of useful and edible trees and plants.
His easy-going style of talk will meander its way through various stories and a myriad of fascinating self-sufficiency tips.
There is much more from Rob on Facebook and on his YouTube channel "Rob’s Discovery" via his website here: http://www.robsfoodforest.site/
His easy-going style of talk will meander its way through various stories and a myriad of fascinating self-sufficiency tips.
There is much more from Rob on Facebook and on his YouTube channel "Rob’s Discovery" via his website here: http://www.robsfoodforest.site/
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ALSO THIS MONTH .....
Saturday, 13th May
1pm - 4pm
The Golden Hill Community Garden
Bishopston, BS7 8NE
Spring Fair & plant sale
Expect a lovely afternoon of music, pizza and fun in The Golden Hill Community Garden’s beautiful space. There will be loads of gorgeous seedlings and plants for great prices, plus music from fabulous choirs, story telling, facepainting, and there’ll be free kids’ activities like drumming, pond dipping, crafts and more. There will be pizza from the pizza oven cooked by the Pizza King Simon and delicious cakes and treats…. AND Bat the Rat…. and hopefully sunshine!
More events here: https://bristolgoodfood.org/events/
Saturday, 13th May
1pm - 4pm
The Golden Hill Community Garden
Bishopston, BS7 8NE
Spring Fair & plant sale
Expect a lovely afternoon of music, pizza and fun in The Golden Hill Community Garden’s beautiful space. There will be loads of gorgeous seedlings and plants for great prices, plus music from fabulous choirs, story telling, facepainting, and there’ll be free kids’ activities like drumming, pond dipping, crafts and more. There will be pizza from the pizza oven cooked by the Pizza King Simon and delicious cakes and treats…. AND Bat the Rat…. and hopefully sunshine!
More events here: https://bristolgoodfood.org/events/
Garden Organic produce an interesting monthly e-mail Newsletter which you can sign up to here: www.gardenorganic.org.uk/newsletter
Also posted on their website now are Webinars, Workshops and Self-guided online learning Courses. More details for these and for booking here: https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/events
You can find Talks and Events listed by other Local Groups of Garden Organic here: https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/local-events
A search in YouTube for "Chris Collins Organic Gardener" will find you lots of helpful demos. You can watch one on seed sowing here: https://www.youtube.com
Speaking of Podcasts here is an inspirational listen from BBC Radio4 (broadcast August 4th, 2019) "The Search for Esiah's Seeds": the story of Esiah Levy who saved seeds and changed lives:,https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0007b4c
And for tips on maintaining your Herb plants here is a link to Jekka's Blog which also links to her video "Sowing Seeds": www.jekkas.com/blogs
All her previous blogs are available on the site to explore - and to sign up for Jekka's Newsletter go to the foot of her Organic Herb Farm home page: www.jekkas.com
For tips on how to grow and maintain herbs see her page "How to Grow Herbs" here: www.jekkas.com/pages/jekkas-guide-on-how-to-grow-herbs
All her previous blogs are available on the site to explore - and to sign up for Jekka's Newsletter go to the foot of her Organic Herb Farm home page: www.jekkas.com
For tips on how to grow and maintain herbs see her page "How to Grow Herbs" here: www.jekkas.com/pages/jekkas-guide-on-how-to-grow-herbs
Some other regular events and a few local sites to watch (see also Links Page):
Incredible Edibles Bristol:
work parties and tours around the Urban Food Trail and more ... https://ediblebristol.org.uk Grow Wilder (formerly Feed Bristol): wildlife friendly gardening and sustainable food growing activities https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk Propagation Place, St Werbergs City Farm: you can explore the site as well as buy online https://www.swcityfarm.co.uk 
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Bristol Food Network:
want to get mucky in a Community Garden? or learn to look after chickens at a City Farm? ever wanted to pluck your own apple from a Shared Orchard? visit this mega city growing resource here .. https://www.bristolfoodnetwork.org University of Bristol Botanic Gardens: 8 RHS Courses and many events throughout the year https://botanic-garden.bristol.ac.uk/ Windmill Hill City Farm: discover what's on here, events and courses https://www.windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk Community Farm Chew Magna: experience life on the life on the land, learn practical skills in nature conservation and more .. https://www.thecommunityfarm.co.uk |
Avon Organic Group is the local group in Bristol for everyone who is interested in organic gardening and organic foods.
Set up in 1984, Avon Organic Group is affiliated to Garden Organic and the Soil Association. We meet 8 times a year on the 4th Thursday of the month from January to May and September to November - with a programme of talks covering a wide range of subjects of interest to members.
The group welcomes anyone with an enthusiasm for growing and growing organically.
Set up in 1984, Avon Organic Group is affiliated to Garden Organic and the Soil Association. We meet 8 times a year on the 4th Thursday of the month from January to May and September to November - with a programme of talks covering a wide range of subjects of interest to members.
The group welcomes anyone with an enthusiasm for growing and growing organically.
Catch up with us on Facebook here
